Release date, voice cast, plot, trailer, first look, and all of the heartwarming animated film My Fathers Dragon

The latest stunning animated film from Cartoon Saloon, the makers of, is backed by an impressive voice cast, including Gaten Matarazzo, Alan Cumming, Adam Brody, and Whoopi Goldberg.

Ruth Stiles Gannett''s 1948 novel Elmer and the Dragon (opens in new tab) is featured in this adventure, directed by Meg LeFauve, who tries to flee a Wild Island to rescue a baby dragon.

"Our actors, animators, and artists at Cartoon Saloon have combined to produce this film, inspired by Ruth Stiles Gannett''s beautiful book," according to the filmmaker. "We were drawn together by a desire to tell a very special tale of friendship, adventure, and true bravery."

So here''s what you need to know about...

My Fathers Dragon release date

My Fathers Dragonis is set to release on Netflix worldwide on Friday November 11 2022, so it''s not too long to wait.

My Fathers Dragon plot

Elmer arrives at Wild Island after he''s moved to the city with his mother. But he decides to pursue a captive baby dragon and discovers much more than he expected. Elmer''s adventures include harrowing animals, a mysterious island, and a ''tiger forest,'' and the friendship of a lifetime.

Jacob Tremblay and Gaten Matarazzo star in My Fathers Dragon''s voice.

The actors who cast for the A-list will be led by actor Jacob Tremblay and actor Gaten Matarazzo. Jacob made his name in the film, opposite Brie Larson, and has also starred in and. Despite his role in Dustin, Gaten has been the host of Netflix''s hidden camera show.

Who else is included in My Fathers Dragon''s voice?

As usual, Golshifteh Farahani, Dianne Wiest, Rita Moreno, Chris ODowd, Judy Greer, Alan Cumming, Yara Shahidi, Jackie Earle Haley, Mary Kay Place, Spence Moore II, Adam Brody, Charlyne Yi, Maggie Lincoln, Jack Smith, Whoopi Goldberg, and Ian McShane are among the cast.

Is there a trailer for My Fathers Dragon?

There is no trailer for yet, but Netflix has released a fantastic first image (see above) which gives us a spectacular glimpse into a stunning animated world. It''s nice to update this guide as soon as a trailer comes to life.